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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,433.29, 7,498.06 and 3,075.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,433.29, 7,498.06 and 3,075.43 is: 4,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,433.29 : 7,498.06 = 3,075.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,433.29/7,498.06 = 3,075.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,433.29x = 7,498.06 × 3,075.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,433.29x = 23,059,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059,758.67/5,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.16

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